Do People Still Drink Smoothies in 2019? Here are the Champion Blends

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Smoothies have long since shed their reputation as run-of-the-mill, fruit-based, slurpable diet foods. The latest generation of smoothies uses nutrition as medicine, homing in on specific health outcomes like improved gut health, immune support, or even better sleep. Many of these recipes have embraced collagen and bone broth benefits, while some have incorporated fermented foods and even cannabis-based ingredients.

Whatever your ailment or need, here are 15 smoothie recipes that will keep you in prime form:

13Smooth Mocha Morning

Mocha Smoothie

Adapted from Clean Eating Magazine’s recipe for their Morning Energizing Smoothie, this caffeine-free smoothie might taste like your favorite coffee drink – but it’s actually made with roasted chicory root, a cheap and accessible superfood rich in prebiotic fiber. With the help of fiber-rich prunes, this smoothie will also keep your morning bowel movements on point.

Mocha Morning Smoothie

1 tbsp roasted chicory root powder

1 tbsp raw cacao powder

3 pitted prunes

1 cup unsweetened almond milk

2 tsp natural unsweetened almond butter

6 ice cubes

Cover chicory powder and prunes with 1 cup of boiling water, allowing the ingredients to soak for 10-15 minutes. Combine this brew into blender with remaining ingredients, processing until smooth.